So, I have to confess something…We are less than one week away from Valentine’s Day and I haven’t bought my sweetheart anything. Actually, until a few minutes ago, I hadn’t even thought about it. Now that I am thinking about it, I am somewhat disturbed.
I am overwhelmed at the “Love” section at Wal-Mart, our nation is obsessed with it. From huge teddy bears that no one will ever do anything with to fake roses that are actually underwear, and everything in between. It’s crazy!
Plain and simple, buying something for your spouse on the one day of the year designated to celebrate love will not enhance your marriage. Marriage is work, it’s exhausting, but it is the most amazing relationship you will experience on earth.
Chad and I have planned a date night for couples this weekend, Saturday, February 13 at 6:00 pm at Creative Edge in Jackson. This is a FREE event that will provide you and your sweetheart an enjoyable night with other couples. There will be table games, group games, couples games, and time to reflect on the gift God has given you in your relationship. (Babysitting will not be provided)
Just a heads up, be ready to share with everyone something about your spouse that made you fall in love with them!
Can’t wait to see everyone! And remember…don’t just celebrate “love” one day a year, daily express your love to your spouse!
Click here to RSVP via the Facebook Event Page.
Chad Bles
Jennifer Bles
Dear Jennifer,
I was touch by your blogs about christian marriage as I am by God’s grace struggling to make my marriage work also…I came from a broken family and since I was a child it was my prayer that God would give me a God-fearing man if it is His will for me to be married one day…Then my husband came along when I almost begin to believe God destined me to be single for life…I trust God sent him as answer to my prayers…We got along fine…he was very sweet and patient before we got married..The only problem we have really is that he works overseas and only comes home yearly for 3 months at the most…What concerns me is that he’s so keen on earning and often neglects that relationship needs nurturing…I often write him love letters and mailed him cards while he’s abroad but was so downhearted when he told me it’s old-fashioned already as we are already living in a technologically advance world and that a text message will do…He would often even forget to say i love you which we women often want to hear that assurance from our husbands…
Whenever he comes home,he would just give me money to shop for whatever I want to compensate the occasions that he missed…Valentines day is coming yet my heart is so bruised…I want to hold on to my marriage because I believe this is a commitment I made not only to him but most of all to my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ..that day I uttered my “i Do”…I hope you can send me more articles or advises on how to make long distance relationship work…Thank you very much and God bless!!!